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Rabbi Eliezer Lawrence C.M.

A skilled and compassionate clinically-trained practitioner; a masterful and talented officiant who is committed to making your celebration spiritual, meaningful and personal.

Serving the NY, NJ and CT Region

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NY, NJ and CT's Highest Rated Mohel

#1 in Safety

Your Family's health is my top priority.

In strict and continued consultation with Medical and Rabbinic authorities, Rabbi Lawrence ensures the highest standards of precaution to help keep you and your family safe.

Fully Vaccinated and Boosted for your family's safety.

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The Doctors' Choice

"He ran a great ceremony and was very considerate of special requests we had for our family... the circumcision itself was fast and skillfully done. Rabbi Lawrence's expertise as a mohel was apparent."

-Dr. Mark Abrams M.D., NYC

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“Rabbi Lawrence’s warm demeanor and guidance as well as obvious skill in the procedure itself were clear and our son is doing great! We can’t recommend him more highly!

-Jessie P, NYC

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Louis G. | Brooklyn, NY

"I can't over emphasize how courteous, sensitive, and professional R' Lawrence is not only with the milah, but with crafting the ceremony that's right for each family... Our pediatrician later remarked after examining our son that his circumcision was one of the best she's ever seen."

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Talya G. | Westchester, NY

"His calm and confident demeanor, and his gentleness with our son, allowed me to enjoy the milestone without being overly stressed and anxious. I would very confidently recommend Rabbi Lawrence to anyone in our area looking for a great mohel"

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Netanel P. | Manhattan, NY

"My wife and I were looking for a mohel who would be professional and safety conscious and could also imbue the bris with an atmosphere of spirituality and community. We couldn’t have found a more perfect mohel than Rabbi Lawrence."

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✨ Seffi’s Bris – A Celebration of Love, Legacy, and Community✨

At Hebrew College, in a room filled with warmth and joy, we gathered to welcome Aviv Yosef (Seffi) into the covenant of the Jewish people. His parents, Elana & Sarah Pollack, crafted a ceremony that was deeply personal yet profoundly communal, weaving their own family traditions into the rich fabric of Jewish continuity.

A particularly moving moment came at the conclusion of the bris, when Elana and Sarah offered a special rendition and melody of Birkat Habanim to their sons, Seffi and Avri. Their voices carried not only blessing but a powerful affirmation—of love, of commitment, and of their dedication to flourishing of our people.

This bris was also a reunion, a testament to the way Jewish life connects us across time and place. I first met Sarah when she was working with Encounter Programs, in which I participated multiple programs, and it was through Encounter that I also met Rabbi Shani Rosenbaum, who was working alongside her. To now stand together, years later, in a moment of joy and new beginnings was profoundly meaningful.

Beyond those connections, this gathering brought together people from so many different corners of my own life—friends (shout out to Anna Wolfe!), colleagues, and familiar faces from unexpected places—all drawn together by the power of simcha and the transcendence of our Mesorah, tradition. Moments like this are a reminder that even in times as difficult as these, the Jewish people continue to love, to embrace and to build.

Under Rabbi Shani’s thoughtful leadership, the ceremony embodied everything a bris should be: a joyous welcome, a recognition of history, and a promise for the future.

Seffi, may your life be filled with light, meaning, and endless love.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Rabbi Lawrence performed our son’s bris. He was so easy to work with and really tailored the ceremony to our family’s needs. We appreciated how responsive he was to our emails and texts. His did a good job with the actual circumcision and provided good aftercare instructions. Many of our guests also told us that they really enjoyed his ceremony. We would highly recommend Rabbi Lawrence!"-
Matthew Scheff

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Rabbi Lawrence was wonderful! From our first introduction call to the follow up care post Bris, he has been kind, patient answering all of our questions, and shown a deep knowledge of the religious ceremony as well as the care needed pre and post Bris. He was very personable during our ceremony and attentive to our needs and our extended family’s needs. Thank you Rabbi Lawrence!" - Ayla Peleg

"Rabbi Lawrence was wonderful every step of the way. His skill and care to ensure sterile technique was evident throughout the bris. He was kind, reassuring, and clear in his after care instructions. His words at the bris were beautiful and made for a wonderful moment bringing our son into the Jewish community."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Dr. David Ezon, MD

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I spent a lot of time researching the perfect Mohel for my son’s Bris and I am so glad I chose Rabbi Lawrence. He was very helpful and giving of his time before the Bris to answer my many questions including his safety protocols of the circumcision and choosing the most meaningful Hebrew name for my son. The ceremony was just beautiful and exactly how I envisioned it. He is passionate about his role, and was personable, caring and patient before, during and after the Bris. Rabbi Lawrence made sure my family had a positive, memorable experience, and I will always be grateful for the huge part he played in my son’s special day." - Alyson G. Dobbs Ferry NY

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Rabbi Lawrence was to great to work with! In addition to conducting a beautiful bris, he was very involved in the lead up to the bris and post-bris as well. Before the bris, he explained the details of the ceremony and helped us navigate the giving out of honors to our various family members. After the bris he provided thorough after-care instructions and made himself available for follow-up and questions." - Yosef S. Riverdale NY

✨ A Name with Meaning, A Ceremony with Heart ✨

This week, I had the honor of officiating the bris of Gabriel Gideon—a name chosen with deep purpose. His mother, Rachel, is an attorney and advocate for criminal justice reform, and she chose Gideon in honor of Clarence Gideon, whose Supreme Court case secured the right to legal counsel for those who couldn’t afford it. For her, this name is more than tradition—it’s a prayer for fairness, integrity, and the values she hopes to instill in her son.

During the ceremony, her family spoke so beautifully about her—her strength, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice. It was truly special to witness.

Her kind words about my role in this experience mean the world:

💙 “I am so happy I chose Rabbi Lawrence—he was the perfect mohel for me and my family… He made everyone feel included, welcomed, and valued. He completely supported me as a parent with a unique family configuration, and made the entire event feel perfectly suited for my son. So relieved that I had such a wonderful mohel for my firstborn.”

Moments like these remind me why I do what I do. Gabriel Gideon, may you grow into your name with strength and righteousness.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "We were very happy and grateful to Rabbi Lawrence for performing our son’s Brit Milah. He is very professional and knowledgeable and helped us create a haimisha ceremony for our family. We appreciated the pre and post bris communication - he’s very easy to get a hold of / scheduling calls was incredibly user friendly. All in all, we only have wonderful things to say and are grateful for his expertise and attentiveness to our son."- Sharon M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Rabbi Lawrence was wonderful, caring and professional. He did a great job with our son and he held a lovely service that reflected the needs of our group. Would HIGHLY recommend!"- Laruen B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Rabbi Lawrence did an excellent job as our mohel! From the thoughtful prep to the beautifully run ceremony to the detailed aftercare, we felt very comfortable with our son in his steady hands. We appreciated Rabbi Lawrence's explanations throughout the ceremony, making it accessible and meaningful to us and our guests, and the smooth transition to the bris milah itself. The circumcision is healing very well and we feel good knowing we can reach out with questions if we have any. Thank you Rabbi Lawrence!" -Naomi T.

Fascinating experience joining the Kinus Mohalim a few weeks ago in Crown Heights (I was one of two Non-Chabad mohalim!) Being a sole practitioner can sometimes feel lonely, and it's always nice to get together with fellow mohalim to talk shop!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "We were so beyond pleased with Rabbi Lawrence!! He was so attentive both before, during and after the bris, communicating clearly the entire way through. He also did way more than just the snip! He facilitated a beautiful ceremony, led songs, and explained what he was doing at each step. We couldn’t recommend him more! #MoreThanJustTheSnip"- Jacob M.

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Rabbi Eliezer Lawrence C.M.

The Family Mohel

As featured in:

בס׳׳ד

Rabbi Eliezer Lawrence C.M.

NY, NJ and CT's Highest Rated Mohel

#1 in Safety

Your Family's health is my top priority.

In strict and continued consultation with Medical and Rabbinic authorities, Rabbi Lawrence ensures the highest standards of precaution to help keep you and your family safe.

Fully Vaccinated and Boosted for your family's safety.

The Doctors' Choice

Parents Trust Him

Louis G. | Brooklyn, NY

Talya G. | Westchester, NY

Netanel P. | Manhattan, NY

Rabbi Lawrence in the Press

Proudly serving the entirety of the Jewish people

Follow me on Instagram @FamilyMohel

Get in touch to discuss your baby's bris!

Or pre-register below

Rabbi Eliezer Lawrence C.M.

The Family Mohel

As featured in:

בס׳׳ד

Rabbi Eliezer Lawrence C.M.

NY, NJ and CT's Highest Rated Mohel

#1 in Safety

Your Family's health is my top priority. In strict and continued consultation with Medical and Rabbinic authorities, Rabbi Lawrence ensures the highest standards of precaution to help keep you and your family safe. Fully Vaccinated and Boosted for your family's safety.

The Doctors' Choice

Parents Trust Him

Louis G. | Brooklyn, NY

Talya G. | Westchester, NY

Netanel P. | Manhattan, NY

Rabbi Lawrence in the Press

Proudly serving the entirety of the Jewish people

Follow me on Instagram @FamilyMohel

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Get in touch to discuss your baby's bris!

Or pre-register below

Your Family's health is my top priority.

In strict and continued consultation with Medical and Rabbinic authorities, Rabbi Lawrence ensures the highest standards of precaution to help keep you and your family safe.

Fully Vaccinated and Boosted for your family's safety.